I want to give up drugs

Experimenting with drugs is common as we’re finding our way in the world. Some of us will try drugs once or a few times and decide it’s not for us, and others might find a recreational drug they enjoy and keep doing it. Problems start when drugs take a bigger and bigger role in our lives, and we’re doing them everyday and using them to cope with our situations and emotions.

Some of us smoke marijuana recreationally, or take drugs on the weekend to get high or buzzed before hitting the town. But most people get to a point where it’s not as much fun as it used to be, or our lives change and we need to cut back or stop. Here are some tips for doing that.

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If you’re asking the question, you must have a pretty good idea that the answer is probably “yes”.

Most drugs are addictive, and the longer you continue to take them, the more likely you are to become an addict.

Drugs are illegal for a reason, they can wreck your brain, your productivity, your motivation, your health, and your relationships.

If you lie about your drug taking to other people, or yourself, then it’s a problem.

If you feel bad or guilty about your drug use, then the answer is “yes”.

If you have tried to give up or cut back and been unsuccessful, the answer is “yes”.

When we overdo the drugs we damage ourselves and often hurt others. If you’re worried drugs have become too big a part of your life, or you’re worried about someone else, take a look at our DRUG ADDICTION page as well.